Line Patroller - Watford, ND

Kinder Morgan • Williston, ND

3d

About The Position

The Line Patroller locates, marks, and documents pipelines, electrical and automation cables, and other underground facilities owned or operated by the Company. The role protects underground utilities from damage during excavation projects and uses locating equipment and hand tools to identify utilities, witness third-party crossings, update ticket statuses, and complete required documentation. The employee may work with little supervision, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, maintain a company vehicle and equipment, and assist other areas of the business as needed.

The position is primarily outdoors and involves work around mechanical, industrial, and electrical equipment. Work may involve hazardous conditions such as hydrocarbon vapor, adverse weather, and extreme temperatures, as well as climbing equipment and working in confined areas. The role is subject to overtime and callouts and may be subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements. Required safety equipment must be worn.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General knowledge of compressor stations, gathering systems, and processing plant operations.
• Working knowledge of mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices for flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer orientation.
• Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in small groups to company employees and outside contractors.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
• Valid state operating license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Company.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and hold equipment or tools; climb and work at various heights; and work in standing, sitting, lying, crouched, or kneeling positions.
• Ability to regularly bend, stoop, move between ground and higher levels, lift up to 50 pounds from ground level, manually transport up to 75 pounds, and apply up to 150 pounds of torque.
• Ability to get into and out of vehicles, ride over rough roads, and walk an average of 5 miles per day, up to 7 miles per day.
• Ability to climb equipment and work in confined areas, including tanks and spaces between compressors and vessels.
• Ability to work outdoors in and around mechanical, industrial, and electrical equipment, potentially in hazardous conditions, adverse weather, and extreme temperatures.
• Willingness to work overtime and respond to callouts.
• May be subject to Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Report safety and environmental issues to a supervisor.
• Protect underground utilities from damage during excavation projects.
• Use a locator to locate and mark required utilities; witness third-party crossings, document work, update ticket status, and file required paperwork.
• Use and care for locating equipment and hand tools.
• Maintain the company vehicle and equipment appropriately.
• Perform work with little supervision and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Follow company policies, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Help in other areas of the business as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED